"My goal for this year is to replace the grass roof on my mother's house, as it leaks badly during heavy rains, significantly impacting her living conditions. Using the upcoming transfers, I plan to cover the costs of hiring builders and purchasing the necessary roofing materials. Providing my mother with a better place to live will bring me peace of mind and enhance her quality of life. I am overjoyed to be a part of this positive change and am committed to improving the well-being of my family."

"My current goal is to construct a new kitchen for our home. The previous one collapsed due to heavy rainfall in our area. I intend to utilize my transfers to facilitate this rebuilding process. A new kitchen will not only provide ample storage for our harvest but also offer a better space for preparing meals for my family. I am deeply grateful for all the support this organization has provided us, enabling us to improve our living conditions and secure a brighter future for our family."

"My goal for this year is to establish a goat-rearing business. Once the project concludes, my children will have a stable income source to support their education. I will be utilizing my transfers to achieve this aspiration. Education holds a lot of importance for me, as I did not have the opportunity to attend school myself. I firmly believe it will empower my children with better opportunities in the future. I am genuinely thankful for this chance to uplift my children and provide them with a brighter future."

"My goal for the upcoming year is to establish a livestock business, focusing primarily on goats. I believe that this venture will generate sufficient income to sustain myself through school and support my brother's education, even after the project concludes. I intend to utilize future transfers to kick-start this business. I am grateful for the organization's support as it has provided me with the opportunity to acquire skills that will enhance my life."

"My aim for this year is to acquire a plot of land and build a larger house for my family. Currently, we reside in a cramped single room that does not meet our needs. I plan to save and utilize future transfers towards achieving this goal. A bigger house would provide my family with adequate living space, alleviating much of the strain we currently face. I am thankful for the assistance received as it has significantly improved our quality of life."

"I've been saving up and planning to get some goats. It might seem like a small step, but it's a big one for me. These goats will serve multiple purposes. Firstly, they'll act as my financial security. I can sell them or exchange them for a cow later on, which will be a significant asset for my family. Secondly, having my own livestock will bring me a sense of ownership ,happiness and pride. It's not just about keeping animals for others; I want to have something that's truly mine. Currently, the little I earn from selling milk only covers the smaller needs of my family. But with goats of my own, I'll have a sustainable source of income that can help us thrive in the long term. It's a simple dream, but one that holds immense importance for me and my loved ones."

"I have been saving for my house from the monthly transfers I receive from GiveDirectly. It's something I've been dreaming about for years, and now, with careful planning and saving, I know it's within reach. Additionally, I have another important goal: to see my daughter through her college journey. Watching her succeed and graduate would be the greatest joy for me. I'll do everything in my power to support her education and ensure she has the resources she needs to thrive."

"First off, I'm planning to buy 2 chicks at just $1 each. These chicks will grow into chickens, providing us with eggs and meat, helping to increase our food supply and maybe even provide some extra income. Alongside this, I'm determined to put more effort into food production overall."

"Now that I have recently enrolled my son, Hamisi, in a driving college, my focus is to ensure that he graduates in the next few months without having any financial issues at school. Right now, he has a fee balance of $75 that I am planning to settle before he finishes his training. He is very passionate about driving, and I am glad that the cash transfers gave him an opportunity to pursue this course. I believe that he will get a great driving job when he graduates, become financially independent, and even support me as I advance in age."

"In the coming year and beyond, I wish to have built a house. I am not confident in the house I have now as it is small and made of polythene roofing. I would be happy if I owned a much bigger house, with three rooms, and an iron sheet roof. That will be enough to accommodate my seven children and me. However, right now, my funds are constrained by the school fees of these children, especially the two in high school. Since they are in their last year of high school, I want to focus this year’s transfers towards covering their school fees. As of next year, I want to start buying building materials to begin the construction of my desired house."